Did you know that there is a unique beach in Greece and Crete that has pink sand? Yep, you read that just fine. Pink sand 😊 Elafonisi (Ελαφονήσι – deer island) is a beach and a small island located in the southwest of Crete. Not to be confused with Elafonisos, which is an island south… Read More Elafonisi, the pink sand beach: Instagram vs reality

For all those that stay in Chania area, Falasarna beach is a must! Located in the extreme west of the island, only 1hr drive from Chania, this amazing beach is the perfect place for sunset lovers and romantic walks, photoshoots, Instagram pictures, proposals and the list can go on.  It lies in the small gulf… Read More Falasarna – the crown jewel of Cretan beaches

Gramvousa island is a must see in Crete. Its location near the Balos Lagoon made it popular amongst tourists, as day trips from Kissamos port include some free time here as well. For me, it was love at first sight. Its steep landscape, the surreal turquoise waters and the fort made me fall in love… Read More Gramvousa – the pirates’ island

When you Google “Crete”, the first result is… Balos Beach.  I mean, the famous lagoon is on all websites and leaflets and everything that promotes Crete.  On a serious note now, this place is pure paradise. Its white sand (in some places even pink), the shallow turquoise waters and its remoteness make Balos the most… Read More Balos Lagoon – 1000 shades of blue

Ever since I started to look and read for my first vacation in Crete, Vai Beach was on my must-see list. The first year we stayed in Rethymno and it was a very long drive. Then, the next year, we only had 3 full days and we used 2 of them for Spinalonga and Samaria.… Read More Vai – the tropical beach of Crete